Veterans Day 2017 – Free Meals and Discounts Around Rochester

November 11 is Veterans Day, and America’s active military members and veterans can enjoy a peaceful day of rest and contemplation. They can also enjoy some of the perks of having served, such as free or discounted meals at restaurants.

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With your help via Facebook, here are a few of the restaurants in town who are offering military personnel Veterans Day deals, as well as other businesses offering their thanks with specials of their own this weekend...

**All these specials are good through proof of service with your military ID:

According to its Facebook page, Olive Garden will be offering veterans their choice of six entrees for free this Saturday. All entrees include their freshly-made garlic breadsticks and your choice of soup or a salad.

Texas Roadhouse is offering veterans a free lunch on Veterans Day. Their offer includes a choice of ten different lunch entrees, including two sides, along with your choice of iced tea, sweet tea, coffee or a soft drink.